Isabella Nordstrom, left, waves an Italian flag while her cousin, Abigail, rests on a large bust of Christopher Columbus before the start of the Columbus Day Parade on Oct. 14 in New York City. The parade has been held every year since 1929. Seth Wenig, AP

The Stonybrook band marches in the 69th annual Columbus Day Parade, which celebrates Italian-American culture and heritage. Spencer Platt, Getty Images

Maria and Jacqeline Nunziata attend the parade that honors Italian Americans' contributions to New York City. Organizers say it draws around a million spectators and 35,000 participants. Timothy Clary, AFP/Getty Images

Indiana Apuzzo marches with a group. Timothy Clary, AFP/Getty Images

Alex Fascalsi marches with the 39th New York Civil War Infantry Regiment, known as the Garibaldi Guard, down Fifth Avenue. Spencer Platt, Getty Images

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, left, and Cardinal Timothy Dolan participate in the Columbus Day Parade. Spencer Platt, Getty Images

The national Association of Italian State Police march in formation. Timothy Clary, AFP/Getty Images